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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-02-17
CHEERFUL IN UTTER DARKNESS.
Some Notes Taken ut a Parry OF Blind
People.

may be wrong. but ii appeared TO me
that the most cheerful OF -, r b ind party
were those who were born 20, or had
lost their sight at an age too early 10
have any remembrance OF seeing.
| came on one sucn, Il middle-aged
man. who, being a wldower, had brought
his young son, about 10 years old, with
him, 10 act n his guide.
He was sitting % a gate, with his face
toward the fields, and the Toy was squat
ting on the grass. The blind man was
SINGING.
No doubt on account Of its appropri-
ateness to the oceas on, the song Of his
choice was the "Narbling WAGNER
and dangling his legs ia the light e,- OF
his spirits he sa ( 1t load aud he rty,
his son not joining in except 10 help with
the chorus.
He was singing the last verse as l
came neal. and at Its conclusion l APP
plauded the performance, whereon he
laughed, and, Shaping his thigh, called
to his son for the chorus over again FOR
the last time. and this being accom-
plished he put out his hand to giR n
the grasp OF friendship.
Goodness knows how he discovered II,
but at first touch with his fingers he
found out tnat | was not blind.
Il beg pardon, sir, said he; 81
thought IL vas ore OF our own people l
was singing and laughing with. but IL
is a poor heart that never rejoices, and
YOU. having your precious e., esigat,
won't be offended with as, | know"
IL am only too glad, a replied, THAT
you find yourself to-day with a rich
heart in place OF a poor one, and that
you can rejoice.
"well, | should be a pretty ungrateful
sort OF a cuap II | didn't. It's lairly
beautiful. That's how l reckon 1t up,
master, and | can't say more than that"
And he raj ed himself a bit higher on
the gate, and slowly turned his head
this a and that, loudly smiling the
while, and finishing up with q sounding
smacA OF is lips.
Its delicious !" said he.
nut you can't see L." / remarked.
But / can smell it," he responded
cheerlly and With ano h I prolonged
sniff, land | can tas e IL. cant see i
never coulI. But, thank the Lord, I've
got my sense uf smelling a u tasting
n earring; and Ill make oJt with
them II you'll bring me in o the coanury
to enjoy myself "A bit. And, as for eyes,
haint my boy ben here got Two Of EN-,
and sharp ones, TOO. And, in a manner
of speaking, | can borrow them whenever
l want TO so / hain't got much to grum-
BILE about"
| don't know how IL is, but il would
seem That when a person lose has eyes
he 10 s~lraightway deprived as vel, ~
what is sal u be especially AL Engll-h-
mans privilege the luxury OF grum-
bling.-lLondOn Telegraph.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-04-27
imagine all they have TO. 90 is to make =
ademand and BY the size OF their own
= - M bars r., 4, I, ,rxr II fhrOl10k1

imagine all they have 70. 90 is to make
ademand and by the size OF their own
numbers to carry it through.
No greater mistake can be mace.
And the men only realize it after they
have gone on such strike, when they
find they need funds, discipline ana
experience, as well as numbers
The possession OF all these elements
enables the brotherhood OF locomo-
tive engineers to win victory after
victory. The want OF them resulted
in the defeat of the telegraphers,
though backed by the knights oflabor.
To members we say: Avoid strikes,
wait, have patience, organize more
thoroughly, discipline your forces.
When you move, let it not be too early
in the season May / is early enough;
then if you go for more pay, go for
twenty-five cents more at q time.
Don't be too greedy, or you may get
beaten. Don't publish any notice OF
your demands in the daily papers, or
it will flood your city with idle men;
not alone that it discourages build
ing. The better plan is to send out
committee, canvass the sentiment OF
your employers, reason with them,
and by moderate demands and
sensible action you can win them over.
If you cannot send out a committee,
then mail them a circular letter; but
a committee is the more preferable.
Weigh well these. words; the older
unions of our brotherhood know full
we'll their Importance.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-04-27
not GLAD J. u NOT SAD.

You sang q little song to- day
II was not sad, it was not gay
The very theme was nigh outworn. n
Two lovers met -as lovers may;
They had not met since yesterday;
They must rot meet again till morn!
And did they meet again, my dear?
do morning come and find them here
70 see each others eyes again?
Alasl on that you are not clear;
For hearts i]lshift as winds will veer,
And love can veer like any vane.
All! no, I think some sudden craze,
Some bitter spirit befell their days;
What was that plaintive minor for?
No more together lie their ways;
Remote, perhaps, the lover strays
Perhaps the lady comes no more.
so strange the numbers sob and swell;
No; there's no guessing what befell.
1t is the sweetest song you sing;
Not sad, and yeti cannot tell;
Not glad, and yet tbs very well ~
Like love, like life, like any thing.
Macmillan Magazine.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-04-27
The Old Fortress at San Angus.
tine, Florida.
or toi1evalandI .aader

Letter to Cleveland Leader.
This old Spanish town was foundet
in 1864, just seven .y-two years aftel.
America was discovered. It was {.
thriving settlement when John Smitl,
and almost two generations had lived
and died in it before the Pilgrims land
ed at Plymouth Rock. 1t has now a
tort which was occupied by the Span
iards during the days of the inquisi-
ton, and in the dungeons of which
skeletons have been found chained to
the wall. The Senatorial party visit
ed these dungeons, and with the aid of
lamp crept into the cells which never
see the light of day. We were shown
cells which had been walked up, and
were told that there were probably
other cells under the great ram
parts which had not yet been discov-
cred. In 1885 two skeletons in cages
were found here, and if these old walls
could speak they would, I doubt not,
tell many tale of inquisitorial cruel
ty. Every stone OF the great fort is
cemented with the sweat of human
slavery. It was begun one hundred
years alter the discovery OF America,
and occupied 164 years in building.
1t is made of Coquina rock, a sort OF
composition of shell and sand, and it
would not take a very powerful naval
ship to knock it into ruins. It is now
occupied by Geronimo's band of the
Apaches, which are here under guard,
and during our visit we saw the In
dians and their families in as wild a
state as may be seen on the western
frontiers. The squaws carried about
their pappooses on their backs; little
Indian boys ran about half naked,
and the braves and squaws sat upo-
the walls of the fort gambling in the
Indian fashion. Here and there could
be seen fresh beef hung upon the wall
and jerked for drying. and outside OF
some of the tents were camp fires up.
on which q squaw was cooking her
meal. The sergeant IN charge told us
that the Indians were very quiet and
that they had not caused mucl, trouh.
le. They are given a certain allow.
ance Of food daily by the government
and are carefully watched
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-04-27

Hound thegeneral alone. AS told
the details and circumstances Of the
case, Isaw that he was greatly inter
ested in it.
He asked several questions and I
could see that he was thinking hard
as talked. 5
And the officer is with McDowell2''
Yes, sir.''
What kind Of people are they?"
apparently. very espectable farm
Show them in, Captain, he said.
The father and son were introduced,
and / left them alone with the Gener-
al. Their interview lasted full an hour.
When they left, he came out into the
Office with them; and heard him tell
them to come the next day at that
hour, and be sure to bring the young
woman with them.
There was droll smile on the Gen
erals face when the visitors had gone.
said.
Every, Sir"
'And / really wish we could give these
people q pass down to General Nc
OOWOA . COulIu6tIIu.
$50 do !, General"
But we can t. J"
"Of course not, sir"
ftYet perhaps there is something
better that we can do?"
Something better What on earth
could he mean? started at him.
1.-THE telegraph is in order down to
Falmouth, Captain, is it not?"
Eyes, sir; have heard from there
this morning
"And could not a person leave by
the boat from Aqua Creek tonight
and get up here in the morning?"
began to have a glimmering Of his
purpose.
Easily, SIR" I said.
3'Well, Captain, we haven't it in our
power to pass these poor people down
to see this recre;,nt gentleman; but
perhaps we can bring him UP here.
Telegraph Immediately to General Nc
Dowell q request to send Lieutenant
-- IN arrest to these headquar-
ters.' -
The Generals happy thought had
solved the whole difficulty l knew
from the instant he named it that the
thing was done.
| sent off the telegram at once; and
before | left the Office that night an
answer came from McDowell's adju-
tant General, saying that the officer
had just started for Washington.
When reached the office the next
morning, the whole party was there
father and son, daughter (good-look-
ing girl, too), and the Lieutenant.
He looked a little sheepish, but was
on decidedly good terms with the girl.
The General called them into his
room. heard some of the fatherly
talking to that he gave the Lieutenant.
The affair ended by a minister being
called in and the marriage being per.
formed then and there. The Lieuten-
ant was released from arrest, and or
dered to report to his command In
three days.
think they all remembered Gener.
al Wadsworth with blessings.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-04-27
IN THE SPRING.


Have all the songs been saidf
Are all the singers dead?
Is all the music fed
The sum and aim Of life
One dreary struggle, rife
With greed and sordid strife?
Man but dull machine,
Living a vast routine
OF narrow purpose mean?
oh! while one leaf swings high
Against an azure sky
In springtime's ecs tacy,
There breathes yet the sublime,
There beats yet living rhyme,
lis still the young worlds prime.
Nature has high commands,
Bears gifts with lavish hands
To him who understands
Cornhill Magazine
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-04-27
Satisfactory Collateral

San Francisco Wasp.
AS janitor of bank not very
far from the Palace, opened the door
he was surprised to observe three rath-
Ell tired looking citizens seated on the
steps, the center one of whom held a
sealed envelope carefully in sight oil
his companions.
want to make a deposit, gentle
menu" asked the cashier, who shortly
arrived. ''step inside. :"
mo, I want to negotiate q loan,
said the man with the envelope, "and
there amt minute to lose. want
$4,000 quicker'n Hades can scorch
feather"
"What collaterals have you gov
ernment?" inquired the bank official.
Government nothin'. I've got
something that beats 4.ner-cents all
hollow. You see I've been sitting in
poker game across the street, and
there's over $4,OOOin the pot. There
| are three or four pretty strong hands
out, and as I've every cent in the cen
ter the boys have given me thirty min
utes to raise a stake on my hand.
It's in this envelope. just look at it,
but don't give it away to these gentle
men. They're in the game, and came
along to see Cont monkey with the
cards."
'But, my dear sir,' said the cashier,
who had quietly opened the envelope
and found it to contain four kings and
an ace, 'this is entirely irregular-We
don't lend money on cards"
"But you ain tgoing to see me raised
out on a hand like that?" whispered
the pokerist. 'These fellows think
I'm blutfing, and can just clean out
the whole gang. You see we amt
playing Pushes, so I've got 'em right
in the DOOR"
Cant help it sir. Never heard OF
such a thing" said the cashier, and
the disappointed applicant and friends
drifted sadly out. On the corner they
met the banks president, who was
himself just from quiet little all
night game at the Union. They ex-
planned the case again and the next
moment the superior officer darted
into the bank, seized bag OF TWEEN
ties, and followed the trio. In about
ten minutes he returned with the bag
and an ex ira handful OF twenties, which
he flung on the counter.
"Here, credit five hundred to interest
account" he said to the cashier.
'.Why, thought you had more bust
ness snap, sir. Ever play poker?"
mo, sir.'
"Ah! thought not-thought not. If
you did You'd know what good col
lateral was. Remember that in future
-four kings and an ace, hushes barred,
are always good, in this institution
for our entire assets, sir-our entire
assets"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-04-27
ssGOne Over The Range. y

Charles Coulter, who went over the
range, pierced by fourteen bullets fired
by the citizens Of Colorado, was well
known throughout the West as one 81
the original cowboys, and a desperate
character when in the influence OIL
liquor. He was a cowboy from in
|. fancy. He drove the first big herd of
cattle up the Santa Re tr all in 1857,
when cowboys were known as COW
punchers, and did not include theologi.
cal students and diplomats. Coulter,
who was a fine specimen Of manhood,
was, like all great characters in Ameri-
can history, a Missourian. He was
six feet one inch in height and
weighed 200 pounds. He is the
fourth OF his family to die with his
rawhides on. although had he been an
ordinary man he would have cashed
In a good many years ago. His father
and two brothers died on their feet,
and the last male of the race is singu-
larly q victim OF consumption and
likely to die at any moment. Coulter
began his career at fifteen in the sad
die chasing steers, and this was his oc-
cupation during life, except for about
two years when be cast his fortunes
with the James Younger crowd. He
did not like the business OF holding up
stage coaches and railway trains, how
ever, and returned to the cattle bust
ness. When sober, he was q pleasant,
inoffensive fellow, but when drunk
was desperate to the extreme and
would commit the rashest OF deeds.
which would cost other men their
lives. He knew every foot of the coun-
ty from the Missouri to the Montana
ranges, and had many remarkable ad.
ventures.
On one occasion he became involved
in a row in Dodge City saloon and
fought thirteen men and got away
without injury. During this fight two
men were either killed or seriously
wounded. In the row Coulter intro.
duced what is known as the back ac-
ton move kno cking one man down
and shooting another at the same
time. This is done by striking man
In front with the stock of a gun and
shooting one in the rear. After this
row the friends ofsome ofthe men who
were injured started cut to kill Coul-
ter, but failed to come up with him,
For a year or two he was very quiet
and then sprang up at Wallace by
rounding up" the town and holding
it for twosdays with four companions
During this raid Coulter walked in
to a small eating saloon, frequented
by railway men, as a young eonsump-
tive was eating a graveyard stew =
as milk and toast is called in that
section. The young man was reclin-
ing against the wall and had raised a
spoon to his mouth when Coulter
shot it out of his hand. The Young
fellow turned to flee when Coulter call
ed out to him to stop, and placing
him near the wall, made q complete
profile Of his body with bullets, graz
ing the skin hall a dozen times.
On one occasion Coulter is said to
have ridden SO miles without leav-
ing the saddle. He was q tirst-class
cattle man, and was as brave as any
who ever threw a lariat. Even after
his body had bee1i pierced with four
teen bullets in the fatal fight,
he MANAGED TO empty two Guns
and wound two men Denver News.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-04-27
A Labor Organs Advice to Work.
ingnlen.

From the Carpenter.
The greatest danger with new
unions, and at times even older
unions, is that they are prone to en-
gage in useless strikes. When the
men get together and see crowd they
are apt to be carried away By false
notions OF their own power; they.
The Dickinson press., 1887-08-27
The MINNEAPOLIS Exposition.

OF the countless marvcls of North
western genius. enterprise and iinan-
ciul courage none are more marvellous
than the great Exposition; for, really,
ii is &. child of the great Northwest.
In II less inviyorating atmosphere
such Il child. one of such enormous
growth for its age. would have been
impossible. The Exposition of last
yrar was Il model one in area. beauty,
usefulness and management. TO inn
prove upon the model is the objective
point of the management this year,
and the point will be attained p!
There will be more and finer machim-
cry i'm motion. more costly and beau
tiful objects in every department
than ever. There is a rich treat in
store here for our scandinavian pOp'l-
latiun in the large display of the fin
| est works of NortIlland mt--a bcauti.
full bit of the fatllcrlamd brought here
to- please its far-olf children.
The marine. lighthouse. army, navy
and mechanical display of the United
States government will be its great
est effort as an exhibitor since the
famous Centennial Exposition. and
will of its self more than compensate
for the cost OF seeing the whole
Every foot of space is taken, an'
more than two hundred would-bc ex
hibitors are vainly praying for room
But to cnumeratc a 1.-THE of the at
fractions i, impossible: the EXPOSE
tion must be e to he appreciated
10 one can afford to miss seeing it
for II thorough inspection of it vii
ir Il liberal ~lucation.--Farm. Stocl
and Home.
The Dickinson press., 1887-08-27
4 Narrow Escapc.

The following special dispatch
from Livingston, Mont, appeared in
ThurSday's daily papers: n party,
consisting of superintendent Greene
of the Missouri division, his wife and
daughter. Attorney General Temple
tom of Dakota and wife. Auditor
Ward aud wife aud n. c. Lawrence,
wife and daughter. arrived here yes
%tcr'lay ell Route to the park. While
here one of the party, Mr.. Templeton,
narrowly escaped being torn to pieces
by Il mountain lion. There are two
of them here, half tanned. hut quar-
rr!sume when aggravated. Mr.. Green,
for u iokr--to scare the party--tosscd
IL large stone upon the tail of II of
the animals. which Immediately
| sprang for the offender with all the
v]iciuusnrSS of IL wild beast. Greene
succeeded in getting ont of the reach
of the Infatuated lion. but the attor-
mry general WAS not SO fortunate.
The beast spramg upon him with such
force us to nearly knock him over
With great presence of mind MIR.
Trmplcton jumped Sidcwise and the
animal plunged on past. taking with
hiln, however, Il portion of MIR. Tenn
plrton' ovcrcuat and Il small piece of
his pants. His escape from the i'll
furiatcd beast was almost miraculous.
The owner of the lions will he re-
ullirrl 10y The authorities to keep the
beasts more securely tied hereafter,
The party has gone on to the park
although it WIS with considerable re-
luctlnrc that Mr.. Tcmplcton proceed
ed further.
The Dickinson press., 1887-08-27
Our New England Nrighbors.

'F' '
The recent rains make it pleasant
for those who wish to break consid-
cradle sod this fall. And Mr.. MuZZy
comes in with his fine fotr-il-!lamd.
with contracts for blowing all he will
he able to fill for some time to coine
The Directors pursuant t" vote are
now finishing mp in proper manner the
houses belonging to the association,
keeping n for an office and the 9th
ers for future needs of such as may
join us for Il temporary home.
The Eaton Bios. accompanied by
their sister. were down from the Bad
Lands "Wednesday and spent Il portion
of the day in town. They are always
welcome visitors here. and they make
our people welcome when up their
way.
Chas Pond has completed his house
| which stands fupon one of th" best
| claims here, if not the best. This lat
ter fact should be to him. and we
doubt not if is, a cause for gratitude
and also that his long service III the
army will so much shorten his time,
when he proves up his title 10 this
choice piece of Uncle sam domain.
Lieut.. Baldwin of the It'll t.. :.
| Calvary stationed at Standing Rock
Agency. by direction of til" Post COM
mander in obedience to orders troiil
the General commanding the depart.
mcnt, came to otr town to Investigate
statements. which had been made to
the War Department by some person
without authority. and which proved
to lie untrue. relative to the Sioux In.
dams maxim. Expectations upon the
persons and property of settlers in
Hettinger Co. He finds upon confer
ence with the citizens anG two of the
Directors now with us, that things
are not by amy e in Keeping Will
statements made to the Department
and that our people are pursuing then
several duties without 80 mUch a {
particle If iear Of molestation by Tie
Indians.
The Dickinson press., 1887-08-27
How to make ourselves useful and

How to make ourselves useful and
serve ourselves rs we'll as the public
to the best advantage is question
often asked, hut seldom answered;
but if you will read the following it
may answer to some degree that i'm
portamt question. Not lbeing sutli-
GENTLY acquainted to get an appoint,
and us there was no one to appoint.
and no appointment we have appoint
ed ourselves parveyors, and if you
wish to satisfy yourselves we shall be
pleased to he interviewed, you will
lind us always ready to serve you with
the choicest meats. vegetables, ETC..
ut the old stand of j. T.. Ninton, Sims
street, Dickinson, Oak.
SCHULTZ & DINsDALE.
Herman Breum. who has been con-
fined in the Jail since last October, on
the charge of grand larceny. was re-
leased last Tuesday under $500 bonds,
his uncle. John Breum and Mr.. knut-
son going on the bond.
Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer, IL lady who
was active from the beginning of the
wal of the rebellion until its close in
attending the suffering and wounded
soldiers. will deliver Z; lecture ut the
court house on Friday evening, Sep
TENDER >. concerning army life. A
small admission fee will be charged
and all who attend will listen to IN
entertaining and instructive lecture.
Through the efforts of the G. \. r.
post this lady has been induced to
lecture here. She has been very ac-
tive i'm the East in organizing the
Wolnm's Relief corps, an auxiliary
to the q. y. r.. and it is her inten-
ton to organize u corps here and the
ladies of Dickinson Ut cordially in.
vitel to assist in forming such corps
ut this point.
The Dickinson press., 1887-08-27
S2a Reward. Lost or Stolen.

Pair of black mares. weight about
ten aud eleven hundred. Smallest
mare has wind puifs on both front
legs. Larg" mare PAGES. When they
left both had on inltrr@. Small mare
shol all around, the other in front
only. S25 reward will be given to
any one finding them and letting me
know. Address,
III. ElTEl,MARK>.
July loft Antelope. ID. Il.
The Dickinson press., 1887-08-27

i have two cstrays described as fol-
lows: one small iroll-gray Spanish
grlding. broken to saddle, branded
ON left shoulder. I on right hip
high mp and IL spanish brand on left
hip: also one lmrkskin. same brands.
They will weigh about 100 pounds
each. The owner Il have same by
proving property and paying for
this notice. FRED \. WILLARD,
aug cost Mclora. ID. Il.
The Dickinson press., 1887-08-27
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
rEnn1roR1AL OFFICERS.

Govcrnor-Louis X. Church. Bismarck.
Secrctary-M. L.. Mccormack. Bismarck.
Treasurer. W. Raymond. Bismarck.
AUDITOR. p. Ward. Sioux Falls.
Superintendent of Public Observation-Disclosures
A. Dye, Melsatte.
Assistant superintcndcnt-Frank a. Wilson
Pcmbina.
Attorney Gcneral-C. +. Trmplcton. Fargo.
United States District At~torney-John E.. Car
land, Bismarck.
Commissioner of Immigration-P f. Mcclure
Pierre.
United States Marhal-D. w. Maratta. Fargo.
Delegate to Congrcss.-o. $; Clifford, Canton.
Surveyor Gencral-Marais TAYLOR. Huron.
Adjutant General-Col. n. n. Tyner, Fargo.
Board of lIealth-C. F. King. M. D., slperin'
tendcnt, Mandan.
THE JUDICIARY
Chief. Justice-Bar,lctt Trip; Yankton; atso-
ciatc justices-C. $. Palmer (Fourth district,
Sioux Falls: w. II. Francis Sixth district, Bis
marck; w. b. Mcconnell Third district. Fargo;
G. NJ. Thomas First district. Dcadwood; James
Spencer Fifth district, Huron. Clerk. II. c
Young, Yankton.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
Abe. Boynton. LcnoX: Alex. Griggs. Grand
Forks; N. I. Smith. Huron; ---secretary